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Looking for advice before buying a V70 V70-XC70

posted by  someone claiming to be Kevin on  Thu Jan 1 03:28 CST 2004 [RELATED]

I currently own a '92 740 Turbo wagon that is still running strong, but we need to replace our other car. I have bee looking into buying a V70 and hope to find some advice from current owners. We live in snowy VT, so I am considering an awd (though probably not a Cross Country) model, but I have also heard that a fwd (I'd buy a turbo model) w/ snow tires would do well in snow. Can anyone help steer me either toward or away from buying a V70? Are there common problems or model years to avoid? Are the newer generation models (2001 on) significantly better (or worse) than '98 to '00? Would those of you who own these cars buy the same car if you had it to do over again? (I am also considering sticking w/awd by getting a Subaru or an Audi A6 wagon or checking out a Saab 9-5 wagon--apples and oranges, I know). Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks






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